Objectives:To discuss and recommend potential research
topics for consideration by the Commission and to
review comments related to the 2013 update to the FBC.

Meeting
Minutes

Objective

Discussion of
objectives included the following:

1)

Reviewed and Approved Meeting Agenda.

2)

Approved minutes from June 14, 2013 meeting

3)

Discussed potential research topic for consideration by
the Commission submitted
by George Seiler. Mr. Seiler proposed
that the Commission funds research with regard tothe
use of plastic vent stacks for plumbing as changed the lighting protection
typically provided to homes as these in the past acted like a lighting
prevention system.The plumbing TAC
has led the nation in swimming pool safety
and now the national codes are finally coming on board, let us fund research
in this area to further improve pool safety.
The
TAC
discussed Mr. Seiler’s request and determined that this subject of
research is not warranted and to this fact,Robert
Trumbower made a motion in support of the suggested researchand Gary Kozan secondedthe motion with a 6 – 1 vote not in
support
of the motion.

4)

To review comments
related to the 2013 Update to the FBC for the purpose of making
recommendation(s) for consideration by the Commission during the Rule
Development Workshop on Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C. to be held in conjunction
with the
August 22-23, 2013 Commission meeting. The TAC reviewed two proposed Glitch Fix
code change modifications and took action
as to their disposition.One mod “P1” was found to not meet the
Glitch criteria with a 2–5 vote and the 2nd mod “FG1” was
approved as submitted with a unanimous vote.The TAC Tracking Sheet for the comments is made part of these minutes
by reference.

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